Ongoing
Vaccine Clinic
BROOKLYN --- The Northeast District Department of Health will offer COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the NDDH Office, 69 S. Main St. Pfizer (for ages 12+), two dose series; and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+) one dose. Walk-ins welcome. Free.
Wed. Aug. 18
Exhibits
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, in its Art @ the Library series, Quilt Collection of Dawn Reynolds through the end of the month. Also in the display case for August is “Creepy Crawlies” by Pat Cheever. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Sun. Aug. 29
Pluck-a-Duck
PUTNAM --- UPDATED --- The Putnam Business Association’s fund-raiser, Pluck-a-Duck will be held today at a secret location. Watch live at WINY Radio. For info, contact the Putnam Business Association.
Fri. Sept. 3
Golf Tournament
PUTNAM --- The Fifth Annual Henry Breault Medal of Honor Recipient Golf Tournament will be held at 1 p.m. at the Connecticut National Golf Club. The tournament is a fund-raiser for the Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post 13.
Woodstock Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Fair runs from Sept. 3 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds on Rt. 169 in Woodstock.
Sat. Sept. 4
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietors will be hosting a monthly collection of non-perishables, the first Saturday of each month, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center. Looking for items such as: Granola bars, breakfast bars, cereal, pasta, soup, crackers, chips, tuna fish, juice, canned vegetables, (shampoo, soap, razors, wipes, diapers for all ages, Kleenex, toilet paper and laundry supplies. Also looking for volunteers and organizations to help. VisitPomfret.com
Fri. Sept. 10
Golf Classic
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold its Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic starting at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Hospital. More Info:daykimball.org/golfclassic
Sat. Sept. 11
Craft Fair
POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Dam Aid Craft Fair and Family Fun Event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at the camp on Taft Pond Road. Food, music, crafts, camp activities: kayaking, canoeing, catch and release fishing ($10/30 minutes). Free camp tours. Vendors wanted, contact
Sat. Sept. 25
Steampunk Fest
WOODSTOCK --- The Compass Rose Steampunk Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Roseland Cottage. It includes a multi-contraption Machine Contest which attendees will be invited to judge.
Sun. Sept. 26
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served. Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows.
Sat. Oct. 2
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The Town of Thompson will present its 17th annual Community Day. Vendors sought: 860-923-9440.
Sun. Oct. 3
Canines for Cancer Care
BROOKLYN --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold Canines for Cancer Care at 11 a.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Benefit: Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. More Info:daykimball.org/canines
Sat. Nov. 6
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info:daykimball.org/pianos
Sun. Dec. 5
Hospice Tree
Day Kimball Healthcare will present Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies at 5 p.m. at locations around northeastern Connecticut. Benefit: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. More Info:daykimball.org/treeoflife
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